Pinoy Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 – 6

Ingredients:

• 1 whole (about 2 pounds) red snapper (Maya-Maya), cleaned
• 1/2 cup plain flour, for dredging
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium green capsicum, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium red capsicum, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), to garnish

How to cook Pinoy Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• Score the red snapper all over and dredge in flour. Heat oil in a wok and fry the fish about 10 minutes on one side and 6 – 7 minutes on the other side, until completely cooked and fish flesh is no longer glassy. Removed from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, water and tomato ketchup in a saucepan. Add carrot, cook for about 5 minutes, then add capsicums and cucumber.
• Simmer without stirring, for a further 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet firm.
• Arrange the fried red snapper on a serving platter. Pour vinegar mixture over fish. Arrange vegetables around fish and garnish with fresh coriander.

Notes:
The Filipino name for the Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce dish is Escabeche.
The Escabeche recipe very easy to prepare and so good!
Preparation time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 25 minutes
Kining sud-ana makasingot sa ka lami. (This kind of food will make you sweat with its good taste.)

This recipe for Pinoy Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce serves/makes: 4 – 6

Main Ingredient: Snapper
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Filipino